FX sets fall schedule for original series [PHOTOS]

FX has set its fall schedule with the return of three hit original series and the premiere of one new original drama. Sons of Anarchy returns for its third season on September 7 at 10:00 PM ET/PT, while FX’s newest original drama, Terriers, premieres on September 8 at 10:00 PM ET/PT. FX’s Thursday night comedy combo rolls out the following week as It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia returns for its sixth season at 10:00 PM ET/PT on September 16 followed immediately by the second season of The League at 10:30 PM ET/PT.

The full press release follows after the jump, along with photos from the new original series Terriers.

LOS ANGELES, July 15, 2010 – FX has set its fall schedule with the return of three hit original series and the premiere of one new original drama. Sons of Anarchy returns for its third season on September 7 at 10:00 PM ET/PT, while FX’s newest original drama, Terriers, premieres on September 8 at 10:00 PM ET/PT. FX’s Thursday night comedy combo rolls out the following week as It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia returns for its sixth season at 10:00 PM ET/PT on September 16 followed immediately by the second season of The League at 10:30 PM ET/PT.

Starring Charlie Hunnam, Katey Sagal and Ron Perlman, the critically acclaimed Sons of Anarchy kicks off FX’s fall season on Sept. 7 at 10 PM. Sons is an adrenaline-rich drama with darkly comedic undertones that explores a notorious outlaw motorcycle club and its desire to protect its livelihood while ensuring that their simple, sheltered town of Charming, California remains exactly that: charming. The MC must confront threats from drug dealers, corporate developers, hate groups and overzealous law officers. Sons of Anarchy was created by Kurt Sutter who is Executive Producer/Showrunner. John Linson and Art Linson are Executive Producers. The series is produced by FX Productions and Fox 21. FX will air for the third season of Sons.

Debuting on Sept. 8 at 10 PM, Terriers, from creator/executive producer Ted Griffin (Ocean’s Eleven) and executive producer Shawn Ryan (The Shield), is a comedic drama starring Donal Logue (The Tao of Steve, Damages) and Michael Raymond-James (True Blood). It centers on “Hank Dolworth” (Logue), an ex-cop who partners with his best friend “Britt Pollack” (Raymond-James) to launch an unlicensed private investigation business. The duo, both struggling with maturity issues, solve crimes while avoiding danger and responsibility. Craig Brewer (Hustle and Flow, The Shield) directed the pilot episode. Terriers is produced by Fox 21. FX will air 13 episodes of Terriers.

The sixth season of critically acclaimed hit comedy It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia returns Thursdays at 10 PM beginning Sept. 16. The series stars Rob McElhenney, Glenn Howerton, Charlie Day, Kaitlin Olson and Danny DeVito as the self-centered owners of Paddy’s Pub in Philadelphia who will do just about anything, no matter how reprehensible, in attempt to better their own situation. The series was created by McElhenney and is executive produced by McElhenney, Day, Howerton, Michael Rotenberg and Nick Frenkel. The series is produced by FX productions. FX will air 13 episodes for season six of Sunny.

After a successful rookie season in ’09, The League (9/16) returns to its Thursday, 10:30 PM time slot following Sunny. Set against the backdrop of a fantasy football league, The League is comedy about friendship, marriage, parenting, and growing up or refusing to grow up. It was created by the husband-and-wife team of Jeff Schaffer (Curb Your Enthusiasm, Seinfeld) and Jackie Marcus Schaffer (Disturbia, EuroTrip) who serve as executive producers. The ensemble features Mark Duplass, Stephen Rannazzisi, Nick Kroll, Paul Scheer, Katie Aselton and Jon Lajoie. The League is produced by FX Productions. FX will air 13 episodes of season two of The League.

FX is the flagship general entertainment basic cable network from Fox. Launched in June of 1994, FX is carried in more than 96 million homes. The diverse schedule includes a growing roster of critically acclaimed and award-winning original series, an established film library of acquired box-office hit movies, and an impressive lineup of acquired hit series.